MixMasters

Travis Wade joins MixMasters Podcast to talk about his experiences as a FOH engineer for bands that include: Dance Gavin Dance, Suicidal Tendencies, CKY, and more. He also talks in-depth about the Allen & Heath dLive console, Telefunken microphones, tour management, and being a tour logistics manager.

We trade stories from the road, including an experience that involved seeing a bus without a roof, stopping at Pilot stations, timeliness, and so much more. This one was a blast to record - the time flew by and Travis has a wealth of information and awesome experiences.

Shawn McLoughlin is a local fixture in the midwest's live audio and video industry. He's mixed countless festivals, fairs, corporate events, and more. He's also a manufacturer's representative for brands that include Allen and Heath, Blizzard, Link, QSC, Shure and others. Join us as Shawn talks about how he got started in the industry, his experience mixing various festivals, and his responsibilities as a representative.

Bryan Campbell is the incredibly talented FOH engineer who currently tours with Breaking Benjamin. BB most recently served as direct support for Korn, and we dig deep into Bryan's FOH rig, his mixing philosophies, tour experiences, and more. Don't miss this incredibly detailed episode - it's chock full of engineering goodness!

Brian joins us for a follow-up discussion about non-sound-related topics, including how to maintain your sanity when not touring, as well as how to take care of your physical, mental, and financial well-being. This is an inspirational discussion that will benefit you whether you're touring or not.

Brian currently serves as the FOH engineer and Production Manager for In This Moment. He talks in-depth about his experiences with the band, as well as how he became involved in the sound industry. Brian has worked with Pop Evil and Avatar and his story is truly fascinating.

Ben Turkovic is a recording engineer who resides in the Kansas City area. He has worked with countless artists and has an abundance of studio experience. We talk about his early days, his work in the studio, and the time that he spent touring as a lighting director for Steel Panther.

Jerry Depew (or "Dr J" as friends call him) has been mixing bands for over a decade and has worked with a wide variety of 80s metal bands, including: Autograph, White Lion, Kip Winger and more. He's a systems guru as well and has authored a book, "How to Make Your Bar PA Kick Butt."

Join us as Jerry shares experiences and stories from his career, and shares insights from his informative new book.

Emily Pearce sits down to talk about her live sound experiences at legendary venues such as the Whisky A Go Go, and working with a wide variety of musical acts.

Join Steve as he hosts a roundtable discussion with four of the world's greatest sound engineers as they chat about festival experiences and how those types of shows differ from a traditional headlining gig. Hear about how they prepare for those shows, the gear they use, how they sound check, the crew they work with, and more. This is an ultra-exclusive look into the world of live sound and festivals!

Featured in this episode are: Alex Markides (Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Periphery), Drew Thornton (Billie Eilish, A Great Big World), Erik Rogers (Godsmack, Saint Asonia), and Nick Rucker (Steel Panther).